Thanks again @coe-lilium for the tag!! Prepare for a rambling essay. I couldn’t help it
What is your name? Charlotte. Very unimaginative of me.
What House(s) are you in? Stubbornly Hufflepuff. I was re-sorted into Ravenclaw which i kinda get, but my loyalty outs itself here, basically proving my own point. (However I do think the hat missed a trick not putting me in Slytherin as deep down I think I’m incredibly manipulative and have a thirst to prove myself etc)
What kind of blog do you run?
A mess? I’m not sure exactly what someone is expecting when they follow me. There’s plenty of HP, fanfic, fanart etc, but too many random things thrown in for this to be a truly HP blog, (which it was always meant to be.) E.g. awkward, too honest personal admissions, feminism, lol stuff, lots of art and illustration (but Ive started to keep that within a side blog.) And my own art and fanart which probably should also have its own tumblr.
Your Patronus? A nebelung cat???
Your Pottermore House results? Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw and Pukwudgy
Which book is your favorite? Such a hard question. It used to be POA as I remember reading it for the first time (age 9, not moving from my position lying on the sofa, in huge discomfort but unable to move until I was finished,) and being absolutely floored by the revelation Sirius wasn’t bad. That scene in the shrieking shack was the most thrilling and tense thing I’d ever read.
Today my fave is probably OOTP. There’s just so MUCH of it - the more the better. I’ve just finished listening to it, and even after all these years found it so entertaining. (Though I’ve just started HBP so next week that will probs be my fave.)
Which film is your favorite: I’m bad with the films as I can’t stop myself from noticing how inadequate they are. They captured the essence of the world beautifully. The feel of it, the setting, but too much of the story is lost for me to be able to fully enjoy them. I remember each time I saw them as they came out I would leave the cinema up in arms at what they cut, things they simplified, the characterisation they changed, dialogue they deemed unimportant and that hasn’t changed. I’m too die-hard. If I’m judging them as merely fun movies… Ugh I don’t know, probably the last one (though that dancing tent scene makes me cringe, as does the final battle with voldy, as does most of it tbh)
Which book is your least favorite? Soooo hard….. I can’t say!!! Traditionally it’s been HBP because I can’t deal with Harry pretending to be good at potions and following around Malfoy. Makes me feel all panicky!!! (That scene in OOTP where Harry goes into Snapes Pensive brings me out in a rash. I can’t handle that kind of conflict AT ALL)
Which is your least favorite movie? Chamber of secrets because of the terrible acting (except for Gilderoy OBVS) but also POA because of everything about it. Off the top of my head, the casting of Gary Oldman.
What is your favorite quote? I’m not really into quotes but probably, ‘you’ll get us all killed, or worse, expelled’ one.
Favorite Potter? Harry!!!!
Favorite Malfoy? Too hard!!! Fandom Draco for being a darling, canon Malfoy for being a ridiculous nasty little twat, and my lovely boy Scorpius. I’m kind of a fan of Narcissa too.
Favorite Marauder? Sirius Black easily. I’m no fan of Remus.
Favorite Golden Trio member? Harry
Favorite Silver Trio member? Luna
Favorite Female character? Hermione is my fictional best friend. (I’m keeping things basic here.)
Favorite male character? I’m sorry for being so predictable but it’s got to be Harry again!!! He is my ultimate favourite!!!.
Favorite Professor? Ok so obviously not my favourite, but I do love reading scenes with Umbridge. The classes where she winds Harry up so so easily are brilliant.
Favorite House? I think Gryffindor would have the best parties up in that tower, which would be amazing, but for like, 2 days max. Because then you’d also have to deal with Gryffindors, and me, an introvert, would crack after prolonged exposure. I think Ravenclaw would have a mixture of the most interesting but also least interesting people, and the types that steal Luna Lovegoods shoes, so that’s a no. Also I really tend to get swept up writing and reading and hours and days can fly by without me noticing or talking to another person or eating a proper meal. I think being in Ravenclaw would encourage this, which wouldn’t be good for my mental health. I tend to feel frenzied and wrung out and unable to sleep after bouts like that. I am curious about Slytherin, mainly because we have no idea what It would be like to be one. But I just have a feeling it wouldn’t be fun. Most of the time they’re acting like sycophants, laughing en masse at something Malfoy says, which sounds super lame. Then there’s the whole awkward ‘your friends parents could be Death Eaters’ thing. Hufflepuff it is then. chilled, stable, friendly, next to the kitchens.
What character do you dislike the most? Lucius Malfoy.
What ships are your favorite? I read loads of different ships but it’s got to be Drarry4eva. I can’t get enough. I used to be into Dramione and am supposedly still working on a 170k Dramione WIP but it’s such an effort to find the enthusiasm for them. It’s a terrible admission and I feel SO guilty for losing heart but my time isn’t eternal… Instead of writing that I’ve been planning a Pansy X ginny fic… So exciting! I think they’re both brilliant with so much potential.
Is there a movie that you liked more than the book? lol please
If you could make your own House, what would be the traits? I don’t know? Just wants to go out and have a good time, but also craves privacy and being curled up with tea and books??
What would your Amortentia smell like? Bonfires, baking, chai tea, turpentine, the sea, waxed jackets, old second-hand bookshops, nostalgic smells. the way people smell when they’ve been exercising in the cold. It’s a very particular smell, very fresh, not of sweat, but very strong. I have no idea what it is, but I’ve always loved it.
Which do you prefer - (I suppose the question was “animal”?) owl
Which is your favorite Harry Potter Era? Post-Hogwarts. I love finding out what those boys have been up to.
phew!! Sorry I went on so much. I’m going to tag… @pennigg101297
